expound.
To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
Meaning & usage
To set out the meaning of; to explain or discuss at length.
Today I'll expound at length the theory propounded last week.
To make a statement, especially at length.
He expounded often on the dangers of the imperial presidency.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English expounden, from Old French espondre, from Latin exponere. Doublet of expone and expose.
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